Animal Farm

Question 1

Maxim

Answer 1

A expressed principal or rule of conduct ;a statement of a general truth

One famous maxim is to “ absorb what is useful and disregard that which is useless”.

Question 2

Posthumously

Answer 2

Occurring or continuing after one’s death

The last three books of the series were published posthumously.

Question 3

Vivacious

Answer 3

Lively

I heard vivacious music coming from that village.

Question 4

Irrepressible

Answer 4

That which cannot be controlled or restrained

She heard a shout of irrepressible laughter from the party.

Question 5

Ignominious

Answer 5

Shameful; dishonorable; disgraceful

It was an ignominious victory because they cheated.

Question 6

Obstinate

Answer 6

Stubborn

She was very obstinate and wouldn’t listen to her parents orders.

Question 7

Enconce

Answer 7

Settled comfortably, securely

My cat ensconced herself on the living room couch.

Question 8

Cynical

Answer 8

Believing that people are motivated only by selfishness; sarcastic

He was an unfriendly and cynical person.

Question 9

Cryptic

Answer 9

Having a hidden ,puzzling ,or ambiguous meaning; mysterious

Sherlock Holmes succeeded in solving the cryptic message.

Question 10

Indefatigable

Answer 10

That which cannot be tired out

Her hardworking assistant seemed indefatigable.

Question 11

Benevolent

Answer 11

Doing or inclined to do good; kindly

Benevolent doctors volunteered to take care of patients in rural areas.

Question 12

Preeminent

Answer 12

Superior to others esp.in a particular quality

Gordan Ramsy is England’s preeminent chef.

Question 13

Retribution

Answer 13

Punishment for wrongdoing

His retribution for his crime is a life sentence in prison.

Question 14

Sordid

Answer 14

Not noble in character or quality

She tried to hide her sordid actions.

Question 15

Capitulated

Answer 15

Gave up; surrendered; stopped resisting

The rebels capitulated to the government.

Question 16

Intermediary

Answer 16

One whoo acts as a go between

In the end, the intermediary was unsuccessful in forming an agreement.

Question 17

Malignity

Answer 17

Persistent intense ill will or desire to harm other; malice

Because it wasn’t an accident but his own malignity, he was given the death sentence.

Question 18

Pretext

Answer 18

A false reason or motive put forth to hide the real one; excuse

Her pretext for not sending in the essay was that her printer broke down.

Question 19

Categorically

Answer 19

Without qualifications or conditions; absolutely

Our team will categorically receive first prize.

Question 20

Superannuated

Answer 20

Too old or worn out for further work

That old horse has been working on this farm for many years and is superannuated.

Question 21

Conciliatory

Answer 21

Tending to soothe anger or make friendly

Conflict was avoided because of his fair and conciliatory spirit.

Question 22

Censured

Answer 22

Condemned as wrong; strongly disapproved

The young soldier was censured for his insubordination.

Question 23

Incumbant

Answer 23

Resting on, as a duty or obligation

It is incumbant of you to attend all staff meetings.

Question 24

Machinations

Answer 24

Artful or secret plots

He is planning incredibly complicated machinations to assassinate him.

Question 25

Tractable

Answer 25

Easily managed or controlled

The dog was more tractable when he wore a collar and a leash.